What is metagenomics?
A) genomics as applied to a species that most typifies the average phenotype of its genus
B) the sequencing of one or two representative genes from several species
C) the sequencing of only the most highly conserved genes in a lineage
D) sequencing DNA from a group of species from the same ecosystem

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Metagenomics involves the sequencing and analysis of DNA from a group of species within the same ecosystem, rather than focusing on a single species or set of highly conserved genes. This allows for a broad understanding of the genetic diversity and functional potential of a particular ecosystem.

What Is Metagenomics